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THE NEST - GARAGE/STUDIO

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The Nest - garage/studio
Stairs to the balcony/entrance
Sitting area on balcony
Cattle in adjacent field
Weber grill on balcony #1

Reviews

9.8 out of 10
Exceptional
1 bedroom1 bathroomSleeps 2

Popular amenities

  • Garage parking available
  • Dog-friendly
  • Kitchen
  • Washing machine
  • Air-conditioning
  • Outdoor barbecue

Explore the area

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Palestine, TX
  • Place, Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Place, Anderson County Courthouse
    ‪8 min drive‬
  • Place, Redlands Hotel
    ‪8 min drive‬

Rooms & beds

1 bedroom (sleeps 2)

Combo living/bedroom area

1 Queen Bed

1 bathroom

Well appointed bathroom

Toilet · Shower only

Spaces

Porch or lanai
Kitchen
Kitchenette
Balcony
Outdoor play area
Dining area

About this property

THE NEST - GARAGE/STUDIO

The Nest is a secluded stone garage studio on the same property as Bird Cottage and is perfect for an extended stay individual or couple that may need to business in the area. Visiting nurses doctors or other health professionals will find The Nest convenient to hospitals and clinics in town and visiting engineers and scientists will find our location just a 10 minute drive to the NASA balloon base. The Nest is a great place to unwind, recharge and enjoy the end of the day with the amenities, security and serenity of a rural estate to come home to each night or day. Park your car in the garage and go right upstairs to the 10 X 20 deck and you'll feel the calmness of your home-away-from-home even before entering the cozy studio.

The Nest is quietly nestled among the trees at the estate where you can sit on the front porch area and enjoy quiet times watching the neighboring cattle stroll by, the birds hopping from branch to branch or the breezes creating ripples on the lake surface. The air-conditioned garage studio is accessed by a rustic log staircase and leads to a relaxing 210 sf outside sitting area on cast aluminum cushioned sofa and chair and also features a bistro dining table, ceiling fan and a Weber grill. Once you enter the 400 sf space, you'll enjoy a panoramic view of the adjacent cattle ranch. The architectural timber-frame supports along with the interesting dormer windows and 18" wide plank floors will make you think you're staying in a European country estate. You'll sleep soundly under ceiling fans in the aged cedar wood queen bed with pine themed quilt and find a dining area, living area with sofa and recliner, satellite TV service, dresser, granite counter-top kitchenette with convection microwave, all pots and pans and dishes as well as silverware for your convenience. The bathroom has a quaint corner sink and cabinet and you'll love the tumbled granite shower. All the windows have shades for privacy and the night sensing lights as well as the motion sensor security lights will make you feel safe when accessing The Nest by the stone steps and cobblestone walkway at night.

The private stocked lake doesn't require a fishing license and has an available fishing pier and mini-pontoon peddle boat with trolling motor. We even have basic fishing gear in case you'd like to try your hand at catching "the big one". You are welcome to stroll all around the lake if you'd like to do a little exploring or get a some exercise. There is a 1 1/2 acre fruit orchard with fig, peach and persimmon trees as well as blackberries, blueberries and raspberries you are welcome to sample if you are staying during fruiting season.

We welcome you to book your getaway with us in the tall pines of East Texas!

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Amenities

Kitchen
Washing machine
Dryer
Pet-friendly
Free WiFi
Air conditioning

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House Rules

Check in after 4:00 PM
Minimum age to rent: 21
Check out before 11:00 AM
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Children

Children allowed: ages 0–17
Well behaved constantly watched on balcony
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Events

Events allowed: family gatherings, birthday parties, weddings
Picnic pavilion for an additional fee.
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Pets

Pets allowed: dogs less than 9 kg per pet (limit 2 pets total)
We prefer small to medium pets wtih a maximum of 2
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Smoking

Smoking is not permitted
This is a strict NO SMOKING property.

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Parties and events (including family gatherings, birthday parties and weddings) are allowed on site. Maximum attendees: 80
Note from host: Picnic pavilion for an additional fee.
Host has indicated that there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property
Host has indicated that there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a first aid kit and a deadlock

About the area

Palestine

Located in Palestine, this apartment is in a rural area and on a lake. Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot and Maydelle Country Wines are worth checking out if an activity is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Green Park and Davey Dogwood Park. Power boating and fishing offer great chances to get out on the surrounding water, or you can seek out an adventure with ecotours and cycling nearby.
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Palestine, TX

What's nearby

  • Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot - 6 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Anderson County Courthouse - 8 min drive - 9.2 km
  • Redlands Hotel - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Palestine Community Theatre - 8 min drive - 9.6 km
  • Palestine Regional Medical Center - 9 min drive - 11.1 km

Getting around

  • Tyler, TX (TYR-Pounds Regional) - 56 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬9 min drive
  • ‪Whataburger - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Smoothie King - ‬8 min drive
  • ‪Chick-fil-A - ‬8 min drive

Frequently asked questions

Is THE NEST - GARAGE/STUDIO pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total) with a maximum weight of up to 9 kg per pet. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much does it cost to stay at THE NEST - GARAGE/STUDIO?

As of 26 Apr 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at THE NEST - GARAGE/STUDIO on 1 July 2026 start from AU$190, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at THE NEST - GARAGE/STUDIO?

On-site parking is available at the property.

What time is check-in at THE NEST - GARAGE/STUDIO?

Check-in begins at 4:00 PM.

What time is check-out at THE NEST - GARAGE/STUDIO?

Checkout is at 11:00 AM.

Where is THE NEST - GARAGE/STUDIO located?

Situated on a lake, this apartment building is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Texas State Railroad: Palestine Depot and within 6 miles (10 km) of Anderson County Courthouse and Palestine Community Theatre. Redlands Hotel and Green Park are also within 9 miles (15 km).

Reviews

9.8

Exceptional

Reviews are presented in chronological order, subject to a moderation process, and verified unless otherwise labelled.
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Rating 10 - Excellent. 16 out of 18 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 2 out of 18 reviews
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Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 18 reviews

10/10

Cleanliness

10/10

Amenities

10/10

Property conditions & facilities

10/10

Check-in

9.8/10

Communication

10/10

Location

10/10

Listing accuracy

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paulette M.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
This place was just what my husband and I needed for a little weekend getaway from the hustle and bustle of work life! I can’t say enough about how beautiful this property is! We also had the opportunity to meet the hosts and they were some of the nicest people! We are already looking forward to our next visit!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Katherine L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy
The hosts were outstanding. They were welcoming and friendly, offering needed guidance without interfering with our stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janine B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Awesome hosts and beautiful property!

The best we've stayed at!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Renee T.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Peaceful and relaxing

Enjoyed this adorable place. Beautiful location, quiet, and serene. Accommodation was very comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
The most relaxing & beautiful place I’ve ever stayed at. The owners were amazing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Don F.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Excellent accomodations

We chose the nest because it was located near the Texas state railroad and we had tickets to ride the train. The nest had everything we wanted and more. It’s a very peaceful setting and my husband got to fish in their beautiful lake. The hosts, Roland and Susan made us feel so welcome.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

James N.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Property is awesome

Hosts are very accommodating
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Lovely apartment in a lovely natural setting
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christina L.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Best Hosts

The Nest is a quaint place for two to escape from the city and submerse yourself into nature. We rode bikes, hiked, pedaled in the boat, and slept in of course! Roland and Susan are the kindest most welcoming people you'll ever meet. They have outdone themselves in creating a home away from home. The property is gorgeous and they welcome you to explore. We enjoyed our visit with them as well and can't wait to go back. ❤ Tina and Justin
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

8/10 Good

Diana W.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, location, listing accuracy

Beautiful property for our wedding!

We rented The Nest & Bird Cottage for the weekend & rented the pavilion & had our wedding on this property. It was gorgeous & picture-perfect. The houses were great also & the kids visiting during the day loved the paddle boat. Our only problem was that they seemed to be irritated by something, I don't know if it was the amount of people we had attend or what (about 75), but we did give them plenty of notice (at least 9 months) of what our plans were & nothing went outside of plans. They seemed to think we violated some rules, but we cleaned up after everything (as the bride, I didn't do it all, but I checked myself before we left), didn't have more than the amount of people allowed staying the night, and nobody smoked. Overall, I think they had a different idea than what we did but we did our best to respect their property and followed the rules and made sure our guests did as well. Everyone is still commenting on how beautiful it was and how wonderful the whole thing turned out, so we made it work! I'm sure it'd be a very relaxing stay for that intended purpose. We had a wonderful, celebratory time for ours! :)
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 13 Apr 2021
The only issues we had were that check-in was supposed to be at 4pm on Friday so we could finish cleaning, but many many things were delivered on top of where our cleaning lady was working and I didn't have a chance to finish doing the plumbing on the under-sink water heater. The VRBO site clearly says check-in at 4 pm for both Bird Cottage and The Nest. Items we let you and your crew borrow didn't get returned, the chains on the life jacket box was broken by one of your guests, the yard light in front of the pavilion was destroyed, and there was trash everywhere on the grounds. A hand towel in Bird Cottage was used for makeup removal and it had to be thrown away. The Nest had 4 men sleeping in it when we clearly said it was made for only two and we had no idea who was sleeping there in case of emergency. Likewise we had no idea how many or who was in Bird Cottage. No attempt was made to ask permission if fireworks could be ignited on our grounds or any location available if we gave the OK. We didn't charge a cleanup fee because we were initially told things would be cleaned up after the wedding. 10 thin bags, many not closed, leakking, and not tied up, were just left in the road in front of the pavilion. We had to rebag what was left and find a dumpster to dispose of the mess. There are still many strawberries, food pieces, broken plastic plate pieces and other items on our lawn. Finally, we got a call from one of your guests to see if we would be able to pay for a slight scratch he received when the person in front of his truck stopped so he couldn't get past or back up before the gate closed. It was not our responsibility to inform your guests about coming onto the property one at a time in an organized manner. I could say more but I think this gives you an idea why we might have been dissatisfied or irritated with some things. I guess we have a very different idea of what being respectful of a private property that we've clearly worked so hard to make nice means. We did everything we could to make sure your special day was just that and wish more things had been done to help make sure the property was back to the way it was when you arrived. Of all the family reunions, events and weddings we've had on our property, none of them have done things with as little regard of the property as we experienced because of this event. In spite of all these things, we wish you a long and happy marriage together.
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra S.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Wonderfully Peaceful!!!

We really enjoyed our stay here and the Hartzog's were extremely hospitable and made us feel like family! We will be back sooner than later🥰🤩🥰🤩 Thanks Roland & Susan!
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Buford B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Home away from home

It just felt like an extension of being at your own home. Peaceful An very beautiful scenery right there. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Absolutely fantastic!!

If you want a great place to unwind, this is your spot!!! Beautiful property, clean, wonderful host and relaxing. My husband enjoyed the stocked pond and I enjoyed the covered patio areas to just sit and listen to nature. We will 100% be back soon!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stacey B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Slice of Country Paradise

This place was beautiful and rustic. The host are amazing and so kind. I wish I had booked longer so we could really appreciate all the things the property had to offer. We felt like we were staying in a Swiss Cottage over looking a beautiful field with adorable cows. The place was built with so much love you can feel it from the quality of craftmanship. We hope to be back soon!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Janet V.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

Our stay at The Nest

The rental was everything I had hoped for. The comfortable and charming interior made our stay pleasurable. Our hosts were gracious and welcoming. We enjoyed the time spent on our private porch overlooking the grazing cattle nearby. Enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lisa R.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

East Texas Paradise

The property is cozy and charming and the hosts were attentive and gracious. We had a wonderful time!
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2022
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean B.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

A beautiful cottage!

We truly enjoyed our stay at this lovely property. We felt quite spoiled by the homemade fig cakes and freshly squeezed orange juice awaiting us in the fridge!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2021
Response from VrboOwner on 12 Apr 2021
Thank you for the nice words. We'd cetainly love to see you all again!
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Diane H.

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, location, listing accuracy

The Bird’s Nest

We had a wonderful getaway weekend at the Bird’s Nest. The scenery was beautiful and we truly enjoyed the quietness and beauty of the property. Our hosts were so welcoming and available to answer any questions that we had. It was a great place to relax and unwind.
Response from VrboOwner on 26 Oct 2020
We couldn't have asked for a sweeter and wonderful family than this one. It was such a pleasure to see you all enjoy the property to the fullest and we were overwhelmed by the cute and warm cards left in the cottage for us. How very, very sweey. Thank you. Susan and I really hope we get a chance to see you al again.

About the host

Hosted by ROLAND OR SUSAN HARTZOG

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Why they chose this property

The Nest is a great companion place for extended stay guests working or visiting the Palestine area.

What makes this property unique

Guests may have the use of the fish stocked lake with a mini-pontoon peddle boat and the run of the grounds. The Nest is on an estate just minutes from Palestine and about half way between Dallas and Houston for relaxing getaways from the big city hustle and bustle. Pets are welcome to roam the middle field and get the smell of the country in their nose as nature intended. The secluded quiet hideaway is your own country nook where guests can look over the cattle in the pasture next door or watch turtles and fish in the lake from the refreshing deck above it all.

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